Page 188 - law prep tutorial gk compendium 2021.cdr

CLAT 2021 21 Year Experienced Team

f The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in
celebration of the role of education for peace and development. The third International Day of Education
will be marked under the theme ‗Recover and Revitalize Education for the COVID-19 Generation'.
f India observes ―National Voters' Day every year on January 25 to encourage more young voters to take
part in the political process. 2021 marks the 11th National Voters' Day (NVD). The theme of NVD 2021 is,
Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed'. The day has been started from January 25,
2011, to mark the Foundation day of Election.

f Commission of India (ECI), which was established on 25th January 1950. The Indian government
established January 25 as the National Tourism Day to raise awareness about the importance of tourism
for the country's economy. The day is observed to cultivate awareness among the global community on
the importance of tourism and its social, political, financial and cultural worth.

f The International Customs Day (ICD) is observed on 26 January every year. The day is celebrated to
recognise the role of customs officials and agencies and focus on the working conditions and challenges
that customs officers face in their jobs. This year International Customs Day theme: ―Customs bolstering
Recovery, Renewal and Resilience.

f International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust (International Holocaust
Remembrance Day) is observed on 27 January every year since 2006 to commemorate the anniversary of
the tragedy of the Holocaust that occurred during the Second World War.
f The theme of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2021 is ―Facing the Aftermath: Recovery
and Reconstitution after the Holocaust.
f Martyr's Day or Shaheed Diwas is observed every year on January 30 in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi,
who was assassinated at Gandhi Smriti in the Birla House by Nathuram Godse in 1948. The day is
observed to remember the sacrifices made by freedom fighters in the struggle for India's independence
and to pay our respects to them.
f World Leprosy Day is observed around the world on the last Sunday of January every year. This year World
Leprosy Day held on 31 January. The day is celebrated to raise global awareness of this deadly ancient
disease and call attention to the fact that it can be prevented, treated and cured. This year theme of World
Leprosy Day 2021 is “Beat Leprosy, End Stigma and advocate for Mental Wellbeing ”.
f World Wetlands Day is observed every year on February 2 globally. The day aims to raise awareness about
the crucial role played by wetlands for people and our planet. The international theme for World Wetlands
Day 2021 is 'Wetlands and Water'. 2021 marks 50 years of the Convention on Wetlands.
f The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is celebrating its 45th Raising Day on 01 February 2021. The ICG was
formally established on February 1, 1977, by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 of the Parliament of India. It
operates under the Ministry of Defence.
f World Cancer Day is observed every year on 4 February by the Union for International Cancer Control
(UICC). The day is celebrated to raise awareness and education about cancer, and pressing governments
and individuals across the world to take action against the disease. World Cancer Day 2019-21 theme: 'I
Am And I Will'.
f International Day of Human Fraternity is observed on 4th February globally. International Day of Human
Fraternity aims to underline the importance of raising awareness about different cultures and religions, or
beliefs, and the promotion of tolerance. This year International Day of Human Fraternity 2021 theme: A
Pathway to the Future.

H.O. : 188